Sincerity Is Scary
Natalie Helsel gets to the bottom of that “warm and gooey feeling,” wondering why vulnerability is so hard to show to others.
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Beatriz Gonzalez
Diner Passerby
Beatriz Gonzalez’s poem reflects on the bittersweet nostalgia of the end of a seemingly idyllic relationship.
Avery Slezak
Franklin Furnace Archive: The Making of Art History
Avery Slezak reports on the Franklin Furnace Archive.
Amber Duan & Naomi Desai
White Nostalgia: Reconsidered
Amber Duan and Naomi Desai discuss their experiences with nostalgia in a predominantly white culture as Asian-Americans.
Merci Valdivieso
Internalized Biphobia
Merci Valdivieso writes of her experience with biphobia.
Angélica Y. Díaz Diversé
West Side Story: Anti-Puerto Rican Propaganda
Angélica Y. Díaz Diversé critiques the 2021 remake of West Side Story.
Max Oltmanns
Why I Joke
Max Oltmanns reflects on his place as a comic and writer, and how various artistic practices have led him to develop his voice today.
Lucas MacCormack
Graffiti in the City
Lucas MacCormack investigates the long held artform of street graffiti, and how it varies, artistically and in other ways.
Maddie Markley
Now What?
Maddie Markley sits down with some recent Pratt graduates to talk about their senior year experiences and post-grad expectations.
Hayes Mitchell
The Darkest Hours
Hayes Mitchell reports on the newly approved Sunshine Protection Act, and how this new legislation could impact our everyday lives.
Dana Hinkson
Conquistadors en la Diskotek: The Controversial Future of Reggaeton
Dana Hinkson interviews Angélica Díaz about the importance of Reggaeton to Latin American music and culture.
Angélica Y. Díaz Diversé
Chinatown: An Integral Neighborhood
Angélica Y. Díaz Diversé explores New York’s beloved Chinatown, and recommends some of her favorite places for your own adventure.